The dog is the most popular pet in the UK and is known to be the best friend a man can have. In the UK alone there are more than 7 million domestic dogs. With this in mind, it’s no wonder that from time to time one of these furry friends goes missing.

There are many ways that people can lose their dogs. Some are stolen, while others might get lost in an unknown place and then have no way of finding their way home. A lost dog can be extremely distressing for everyone involved, so he needs to know what he can do to help the dog and owner find each other again. Anyone can end up coming across a lost dog and most will want to help, but many don’t know what steps to take from there.

The first thing to check on a lost dog is to see if it is wearing a collar or tag, most dogs will have one of these and many contain addresses and phone numbers that will allow you to contact the owner. Pet tattoos can be another way to identify a dog.

These are often found in the ear or inside the thigh. With an ID like this, you can immediately let the owner know that you have loved their lost dog.

If this fails, you should take the lost dog to a veterinarian. Here they can make sure the dog is healthy and check if he has a microchip. Many dog ​​owners have their pets chipped so they can be identified by the details on the chip. You should make sure the vet looks thoroughly for a chip as it can be difficult to find as they move under the skin.

If you can’t identify the owner, advertise in local stores and supermarkets with flyers, the best flyers have photos of most dogs and their contact details. Many pet owners will call their local vets if their dog goes missing, so try calling all the vets and leave a description and contact details in hopes a match can be found. Dogs can travel up to 25 miles a day, so a wide search is the best search. Try registering with an online pet service and hope that someone has created a notice about the dog you’ve found.

If you find that you can no longer care for the dog, don’t let him go, try leaving him at a local pet shelter to increase the chances of him being reunited with his owner.